Most common WhatsApp Abbreviations

The following is a list of 200 most common WhatsApp abbreviations and acronyms.

The rate at which abbreviations are used in today’s fast-paced environment is at an all-time high. Learning the lingo as you go gets confusing, but thankfully there are much easier ways to familiarize yourself with the latest abbreviations.

Below is a detailed list of the most common short forms of words used in WhatsApp; Along with these abbreviations are their exact meanings.

No one likes to feel left out, now no one has to. With this updated list of abbreviations used in WhatsApp chat everyone can converse. Abbreviations can be used by anyone, but if you don’t know the correct way to use them you could find yourself in a tricky situation.

For instance, It is quite common to see the abbreviation “LOL” being used as the phrase “Lots of love”, however, this is incorrect. The correct meaning of LOL is “Laughing out loud”. Fortunately, easy mix-ups like that one are avoidable.

200 Short forms of words used in WhatsApp and text messages

To save you time and effort, below is a list of abbreviations used in WhatsApp chat; Simply refer to this list anytime you find yourself uncertain.

ATM – At the moment

IMO – In my opinion

JIC – Just in case

WTH – What the h*ll

A3 – Anywhere, anytime, any place

BC – Be cool

BM – Bite me

B4 – Before

Bc or B/C – Because

BB – Bye Bye

BD – Big deal

BF – Boyfriend, or best friend

BG – Big grin

B/W – Between

CU – See you

DM – Direct message

KMP – Keep me posted

DL – Dead link

EM – Email

FB – Facebook

GF – Girlfriend

GG – Good game

GM – Good morning

GN – Goodnight

CYL – Call you later

HF – Have fun

HU – Hug you

IC – I see

IS – I’m sorry

IM – Instant message

JJ – Just joking

JK – Just kidding

KK – Okay cool

KU – Kiss you

L8 – Late

LU – Love you

LI – LinkedIn

MT – Modified tweet

M/F – Male/Female

M8 – Mate

MU – Miss you

NP – No problem

OH – Overheard

O3 – Out of office

OT – Off topic

OP – Original poster

PM – Private message

R8 – Right

RT – Retweet

RL – Real life

SD – Sweet dreams

SS – So sorry

SU – Shut up

TY – Thank you

TC – Take care

ASAP – As soon as possible

AKA – Also known as

BTW – By the way

BOT – Back on topic

CTS – Changing the subject

DIY – Do it yourself

F2F – Face to face

FYEO – For your eyes only

G2B – Going to bed

GTG – Got to go

IDC – I don’t care

L8R – Later

LMK – Let me know

S2R – Send to receive

TMI – Too much information

WTF – What the f*ck

SMH – Shaking my head

ASL – Age/Sex/Location

HTH – Here to help (can also be used as happy to help)

IRL – In real life

ITT – In this thread

LDR – Long distance relationship

NVM – Nevermind

Pic – Picture

PPL – People

PLZ – Please

TTYL – Talk to you later

W8 – Wait

YW – You’re welcome

AFK – Away from keyboard

BMT – Before my time

HBU – How about you

LMS – Like my status

POS/SOS – Parents on shoulder/Someone on shoulder

BRB – Be right back

FYI – For your information

GR8 – Great

LOL – Laughing out loud

LMAO – Laughing my a*s off

MSG – Message

IDK – I do not know

NSFW – Not safe for work

AFC – Away from computer

CYS – Check your settings

FWD – Forward

DND – Do not disturb

HAND – Have a nice day

JAM – Just a minute

LMA – Leave me alone

OMG – Oh my god

TXT – Text

OMW – On my way

TTYS – Talk to you soon

AAB – Average at best

ADL – All day long

AEAP – As early as possible

BBIAB – Be back in a bit

CYA – See you again

FWIW – For what it’s worth

GIYF – Google is your friend

ICYDK – In case you didn’t know

ILY – I love you

IYDMMA – If you don’t mind me asking

LTNS – Long time no see

MYOB – Mind your own business

STR8 – Straight

WB – Welcome back

WDUWTA – What do you want to talk about

1NAM – One in a million

BFF – Best friend forever

BEG – Big evil grin

CYO – See you online

DQMOT – Don’t quote me on this

HMU – Hit me up

WRU – Who are you

BBL – Be back later

EOS – End of story

GAL – Get a life

LMHO – Laughing my head off

Q4U – Question for you

5N – Fine

KYP – Keep you posted

ORLY – Oh really

YT – Youtube

AAK – Alive and kicking

ANY1– Anyone

BFN – Bye for now

Dunno – Do not know

FTL – For the loss

GFY – Good for you

GTH – Go to h*ll

ICQ – I seek you

JOOC – Just out of curiosity

NE1 – Anyone

NOYB – None of your business

SRY – Sorry

SWW – Sorry wrong window

SUP – What’s up

TG – That’s great

TIA – Thanks in advance

YCM – You copied me

2MORO – Tomorrow

ASIC – As soon as I can

BAU – Business as usual

DIKU – Do I know you

GNASD – Goodnight and sweet dreams

PMSL – P*ssing myself laughing

YSIC – Why should I care

AAMOF – As a matter of fact

CUL – See you later

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

LAM – Leave a message

TCO – Taken care of

TYT – Take your time

Fab – Fabulous

ROFL – Rolling on the floor laughing

THX – Thanks

AAR – At any rate

AEAE – And ever and ever

BBS – Be back soon

EOM – End of message

GBTW – Get back to work

Gonna/Gunna – Going to

IDGI – I don’t get it

NWS – Not work safe

RIP – Rest in peace

Sec – Second

Tho – Though

WD – Well done

YSVW – You are so very welcome

2N8 – Tonight

BMS – Blew my sh*t

EMFBI – Excuse me for butting in

404 – No clue

RSVP – Response requested

LLAH – Laughing like a hyena

IIRC = If I recall correctly

FTW – For the win

Cuz/Coz/Cause – Because

AFAIC – As far as I’m concerned

BA3 – Battery

LNG – Long

CFY – Calling for you

W8AM – Wait a minute

IACL – I am currently laughing

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry! You don’t have to memorize the entire list. Take the stress out of online socializing by using the above list as a communication guide.

If you happen upon an abbreviation that is not on the list just remember, GIYF!

Please feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions, or if you simply want to say hello!